Overview
Background
I am an Associate Professor of Management at UQ Business School with expertise in human resource management, specialising in talent management, global mobility, and the future of work. My research explores how organisations can build sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready workforces that address skills shortages and strengthen leadership capability.
A key focus of my work is workforce transformation, examining how digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping jobs, skills, and careers. I am particularly interested in the digital transformation of HRM, the rise of talent marketplaces, and the emergence of skills-based and algorithmic approaches to talent management. This research provides insights into how organisations can balance innovation, ethics, and inclusion in the evolving world of work.
My work has been published in leading international journals, including Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management Journal, Human Resource Management Review, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Business Review, Journal of Vocational Behavior, MIT Sloan Management Review, and the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Through collaborations with industry, government, and international research partners, my research delivers evidence-based insights to help organisations and policymakers navigate ongoing workforce and technological transformation.
Availability
- Associate Professor Stefan Jooss is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University College Cork National University of Ireland
- Member, Academy of Management, Academy of Management
Research interests
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Human Resource Management
How organisations design workforce strategies, HR practices, and employee experiences to improve performance, well-being, and organisational outcomes.
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Strategic Talent Management
How organisations identify, develop, and manage talent, including skills-based, algorithmic, and AI-enabled approaches that shape workforce planning and decision-making.
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Global Careers and Mobility
How employees navigate cross-border careers, hybrid work, and career transitions in dynamic and disrupted work environments.
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Workforce Transformation
How digital technologies, platform work, and AI are reshaping HRM, organisational processes, and the deployment of human capital in the future of work.
Research impacts
My research addresses the global challenge of building sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready workforces. In an environment defined by skills shortages and workforce transformation, I explore how organisations can design strategic talent systems that enhance capability, equity, and long-term employability.
A key outcome of this work is the Talent Leadership Model, which I developed to reveal four distinct approaches leaders take when managing talent. This framework is helping senior executives and HR professionals better understand leadership behaviours and strengthen their organisation’s enterprise-wide talent strategy.
Through industry and government collaborations, my research informs evidence-based workforce planning and regional skills development, contributing to stronger communities and more adaptable organisations. By translating research into practice through professional publications and leadership development initiatives, my work supports more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready workplaces.
Works
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2022
Conference Publication
An exploration of management control changes in the Big 4 accounting firms during a pandemic: a change pathway lens
Carr, Michelle and Jooss, Stefan (2022). An exploration of management control changes in the Big 4 accounting firms during a pandemic: a change pathway lens. 34th Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 8-10 June 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
A dynamic capabilities view on digital HRM: reinventing HRM research through a systematic literature review
Jooss, Stefan, Garavan, Thomas and Parry, Emma (2022). A dynamic capabilities view on digital HRM: reinventing HRM research through a systematic literature review. 8th e-HRM Conference, Aarhus, Denmark, 1-3 June 2022.
2022
Other Outputs
Back to business
Jooss, Stefan and Carr, Michelle (2022, 05 27). Back to business Irish Examiner
2022
Conference Publication
Theorizing the gig economy: a systematic review of literature
Dasgupta, Prakriti, Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Theorizing the gig economy: a systematic review of literature. 40th International Labour Process Conference, Padua, Italy, 21-23 April 2022.
2022
Other Outputs
Talent management framework
Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Talent management framework. Cork, Ireland: Cork University Business School and Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
2022
Other Outputs
Managing remote work when employees become hermits or nomads
Caliguri, Paula and Jooss, Stefan (2022, 02 03). Managing remote work when employees become hermits or nomads HR Magazine
2021
Journal Article
Flexible global working arrangements: an integrative review and future research agenda
Jooss, Stefan, McDonnell, Anthony and Conroy, Kieran (2021). Flexible global working arrangements: an integrative review and future research agenda. Human Resource Management Review, 31 (4) 100780, 1-31. doi: 10.1016/j.hrmr.2020.100780
2021
Conference Publication
The role of middle managers in talent management: a paradox lens
Jooss, Stefan, McDonnell, Anthony and Skuza, Agnieszka (2021). The role of middle managers in talent management: a paradox lens. 10th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Virtual, 4-5 October 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Reactions to non-talent status: examining the role of attainability and relevance
Krebs, Benjamin and Jooss, Stefan (2021). Reactions to non-talent status: examining the role of attainability and relevance. 10th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Virtual, 4-5 October 2021.
2021
Other Outputs
Staffing challenges in the wake of COVID-19: talent management strategies and practices
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2021, 10 04). Staffing challenges in the wake of COVID-19: talent management strategies and practices IHI - Hospitality Network News
2021
Conference Publication
From global mobility to global virtual work: adjusting in a Covid-19 world
Jooss, Stefan, Conroy, Kieran and McDonnell, Anthony (2021). From global mobility to global virtual work: adjusting in a Covid-19 world. 24th Irish Academy of Management Conference, Virtual, 25-26 August 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Discretion as a double-edged sword in global work: the perils of international business travelers
Jooss, Stefan, Conroy, Kieran and McDonnell, Anthony (2021). Discretion as a double-edged sword in global work: the perils of international business travelers. 81st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management Conference, Virtual, 30 July - 3 August 2021.
2021
Book Chapter
Introduction
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and Ruël, Huub (2021). Introduction. Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry. (pp. 1-7) edited by Stefan Jooss, Ralf Burbach and Huub Ruël. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing . doi: 10.1108/978-1-80071-306-220211001
2021
Book
Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry
Stefan Jooss, Ralf Burbach and Huub Ruël eds. (2021). Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry. Talent Management, Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing Limited. doi: 10.1108/9781800713062
2021
Journal Article
Examining talent pools as a core talent management practice in multinational corporations
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and Ruel, Huub (2021). Examining talent pools as a core talent management practice in multinational corporations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32 (11), 2321-2352. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2019.1579748
2020
Conference Publication
‘Just part and parcel of the job’: job crafting and global work experiences of international business travellers
Jooss, Stefan, Conroy, Kieran and McDonnell, Anthony (2020). ‘Just part and parcel of the job’: job crafting and global work experiences of international business travellers. AIB UK and Ireland Chapter: IB Paper Development Workshop; International Business in Ireland: Advancing our Knowledge through Best Practice, Belfast, United Kingdom/Virtual, 13 November 2020.
2020
Other Outputs
Global business travel will not be killed off by coronavirus: new research
Conroy, Kieran M., McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2020, 08 14). Global business travel will not be killed off by coronavirus: new research The Conversation
2020
Conference Publication
Navigating complex frontiers: International business travellers as global boundary spanners in MNEs
Conroy, Kieran, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2020). Navigating complex frontiers: International business travellers as global boundary spanners in MNEs. 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management Conference, Virtual, 7-11 August 2020. Briarcliff Manor, NY United States: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2020.52
2020
Book Chapter
Global talent and mobility in a decentralised multinational enterprise
McDonnell, Anthony, Jooss, Stefan and Scullion, Hugh (2020). Global talent and mobility in a decentralised multinational enterprise. Case studies in work, employment and human resource management. (pp. 230-238) edited by Tony Dundon and Adrian Wilkinson. Cheltenham, United Kingdom : Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781788975599.00047
2019
Journal Article
Talent designation in practice: an equation of high potential, performance and mobility
Jooss, Stefan, McDonnell, Anthony and Burbach, Ralf (2019). Talent designation in practice: an equation of high potential, performance and mobility. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32 (21), 4551-4577. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2019.1686651
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Stefan Jooss is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Internal Talent Marketplaces: Strategy, Implementation, and AI
This project explores how organisations implement internal talent marketplaces to enhance workforce agility and strategic talent management. Students will investigate how these marketplaces align with organisational skills strategies, how they support skills-based matching for roles, gigs, and projects, and how upskilling or reskilling pathways are embedded. The research also examines the use of AI and algorithmic methods for skills inference, matching, and predictive analytics, as well as the experiences of employees and stakeholders in adopting these systems. Finally, students will evaluate how organisations measure success, including impacts on internal mobility, retention, skills development, and diversity and inclusion.
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Future Workforce Capabilities: Development, Transitions, and AI
This project focuses on how organisations identify, develop, and transition talent to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. Students will examine strategies for cultivating future workforce capabilities, implementing upskilling and reskilling programs, and preparing employees for new roles and work models. The research also considers the role of AI and algorithmic systems in workforce planning, skills matching, and talent development decisions, and investigates how organisations manage workforce transformation to ensure that employees are equipped for the future of work.
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Digital Transformation of HRM
This project investigates how digital technologies are transforming HR functions and workforce practices. Students will explore the adoption of HR information systems, AI, and data analytics, and how these tools influence recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement. The project also examines the effects of digital transformation on workforce planning, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness, considering both strategic opportunities and ethical or practical challenges in implementing technology-driven HR initiatives.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Menstruation At Work - A Decent Work Lens
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing or Genuine Humility? The Role of Leader Emotion and Perceived Hypocrisy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yiqiong Li, Associate Professor Chad Chiu
Media
Enquiries
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- Future of Work
- Global Mobility
- Human Resource Management
- Staffing
- Talent Management
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